Research Associate I
S. SanFrancisco, CA, US, 94080
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Research Associate I to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in South San Francisco, CA.
As the Research Associate I, you will conduct in vivo study work for multiple clients to support rodent research programs. Collaborates with the veterinary staff to ensure that the health and welfare of laboratory animals are maintained in compliance with local, state, federal and institutional guidelines, and regulations.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Able to perform and obtain proficiency in the following techniques:
- Handle and restrain animals using appropriate procedures.
- Dosing and inoculation of test articles via basic techniques (e.g., oral gavage, intravenous, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, etc.).
- Basic tissue and blood collection.
- In-life monitoring of the study animals for body weights, clinical observations, tumor measurements, etc.
- Monitor animal health and welfare while performing technical procedures.
- Perform study preparation activities, including collection tube labeling and room setup.
- Perform full research studies with guidance, including set up of study tasks and forms, handling receipt of test articles and outgoing sample shipments, raw data compilation, and reports.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment with guidance (e.g., Isoflurane machine, IVIS, Irradiator).
- Maintain accurate lab records/documentation while assuring quality and data integrity.
- Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the AVMA Guide on Euthanasia, and under the direction of the attending veterinarian or designee.
- Assist in maintaining clean work areas and lab supply inventory.
- Assist Vet Techs and Veterinarians with follow-up checks, treatments and procedure if needed.
Job Qualifications
The following are minimum requirements related to the Research Associate I position.
- Must have a GED or High School Diploma. Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in animal or laboratory science or related discipline, is preferred.
- Minimum of six – twelve (6-12) months directly related to laboratory animal work. Basic in vivo technical skills preferred.
- Certification from AALAS for Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) is preferred.
The pay range for this position is $33-36 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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